The University of Reading is a public university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was established in 1892 as University College, Reading, as an extension college of the University of Oxford. The college was granted the authority to offer its own degrees by royal charter from King George V in 1926, making it the only university to do so between the two world wars. The university is commonly referred to as a red brick university, owing to its original foundation in the nineteenth century.

University of Reading Admission Requirements

For admission to the UG programmes at the University of Reading, you must have a high school diploma and have completed a foundation programme. A first-class bachelor's degree (60 percent or above) or an equivalent GPA is necessary for postgraduate studies. Although the entry requirements for research programmes vary depending on the course, academic excellence, professional experience, and personal traits are prioritised in the selection process. Admission to all courses requires competency in the English language.

University of Reading Ranking

University of Reading Campuses

The University of Reading has three award-winning campuses in the United Kingdom, as well as two foreign campuses in Malaysia and South Africa. The university's main campus, Whiteknights, is located in the United Kingdom. London Road Campus and Greenlands Campus are two other active campuses in the United Kingdom.

University of Reading’s Whiteknights Campus

The vibrant campus is home to the Students Union, library, study areas, two on-site museums with various specialised collections of zoology and Greek archaeology, multiple shops, halls of accommodation, and one of the UK's most popular Student night clubs.

University of Reading’s London Road campus

The London Road Campus, one of Reading's original campuses, has recently received £30 million in renovations. The campus is home to the Institute of Education, the School of Architecture, and the Great Hall, which hosts regular performances and graduation ceremonies.

University of Reading’s Greenland campus

The Henley Business School, located on a lovely green campus, is one of Europe's best business schools. The site also has fitness centres, conference spaces, classrooms, eating rooms, lodging, and business services.

The University of Reading's campuses are well-equipped with a variety of appealing facilities, including theatre spaces, a TV studio, a recording studio, a food production centre, health and life sciences buildings, and over 100 trading stimulation terminals. The University library is fully supplied and includes study areas, a cafe and outdoor dining area, print hubs, periodicals, and digital resources. Students at the University of Reading can also choose from over 50 sports clubs.

University of Reading Accommodation

The University of Reading provides about 5000 rooms for UG and PG students on campus. All new undergraduate and postgraduate students are given housing at the University.

• Housing rents in university residence halls include all utility costs, WiFi, and insurance.
• Students at the university can choose from a variety of housing options that cater to a wide range of budgets and demands.
• There are two types of lodging available: catered and self-created. Traditional halls, flats, and apartments are among the types of accommodations available for rent at the university.
• Kitchens, dining areas, community areas, TV rooms, laundry facilities, 24 hour security, and other amenities are available.

The following are the housing rents at the University based on several types of food accommodations:

University of Reading Research

The University of Reading's research focuses on five topics to address some of the most pressing issues confronting people today: the environment, food, health, heritage and creativity, and prosperity and resilience. Our researchers work across continents and disciplines to find solutions to climate change, improve human health, provide food security, and better comprehend human civilization.

In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, the University of Reading was placed 35th in the UK among multi-faculty universities for the quality (GPA) of its research and 28th for its Research Power. In total, 98 percent of the University's research has been designated as "internationally recognised," 78 percent as "internationally good," and 27 percent as "world leading."

University of Reading Fee Structure

A rough estimate of the cost of attendance, including tuition and living expenses, is provided here. It should be noted that the students' living expenses are entirely dependent on their lifestyle, sponsorships, and programmes of study.

Tuition at the University of Reading is generally paid in two instalments. Some courses require a premium course fee. Throughout the course, tuition rates will be kept at the same level.

Living Cost

University of Reading Scholarship

The University of Reading provides financial help to international students in the form of scholarships, bursaries, discounts, and loans. Students can also look into additional external scholarships to study in the United Kingdom.

University of Reading Placements

The prestigious institution provides its students with a placement year in prominent partner firms such as GCH, Abbott Diabetes Care, Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, Travelport, IBM, IQVIA, Jaguar Land Rover, and Walt Disney.

The following are the top degrees and their average annual salaries: